KAI Shun Premier Tim Mälzer Tanto 25.5 cm Anniversary Knife - Damascus Steel - Pakkawood Handle
To mark the 15th anniversary of their successful collaboration, KAI and Tim Mälzer present a special highlight within the Shun Premier series: the Tanto anniversary knife, limited worldwide to 6,666 pieces.
The blade is based on the traditional Japanese tanto shape with a straight spine and a well-defined cutting edge – ideal for filleting, paring or precise cutting of vegetables, meat and fish. Forged around a VG Max steel core and clad with 32 layers of Damascus steel, the knife impresses with exceptional sharpness, long-lasting edge retention and perfect balance.
The series’ characteristic tsuchime hammer finish runs from the spine toward the center, complemented by a finely matte Damascus pattern and a high-gloss polished precision edge. The double-beveled blade allows for light, controlled work – equally suitable for right- and left-handed users.
A special feature of the anniversary knife is the newly designed, ultra-matte handle made from brown-grained Pakkawood, which adapts optimally to the hand thanks to its shape, feel and symmetry. Inlaid serial numbers on the bolster make each piece a true one-off.
Awarded the German Design Award 2025 and refined with the "15 The Legend" logo, the Tanto anniversary knife stands for uncompromising quality, precise design and living Japanese knife culture.
| Manufacturer product number | TDM-1785 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KAI |
| Model | Shun Premier Tim Mälzer |
| Product type | Knife |
| Product number | 7220000645 |
| Main material | Knife steel |
| Cleaning | hand wash only |
| Blade material | Damascus steel, VG-MAX steel |
| Blade length | 25,5 cm |
| HRC | 61±1 HRC |
| Handle material | Pakka wood, Wood |
| Handle length | 12 cm |
| Manufacturer / Importer | KAI Europe GmbH Kottendorfer Straße 5 42697 Solingen Deutschland E-Mail: [email protected] Telefon: 0049 212 232380 |




